Israel Headed For New Elections As Netanyahu Fails To Form Government
Despite appearing to have emerged from April’s election as the winner, Benjamin Netanyahu was unable to form a government. This means that Israel will have to hold new elections in September.
Rep. Peter King (R., New York) Wants Journalists Prosecuted As Spies
One Congressman thinks it would be a good idea to treat journalists as criminals.
No, We Don’t Need To Bring Back The Draft
Once again, a pundit has come up with the boneheaded idea of reinstating the draft.
National Guard Gets Joint Chiefs of Staff Slot For No Apparent Reason
Despite the opposition of the SECDEF and Joint Chiefs, the latter expanded yesterday.
Economic Crisis: What Could Government Have Done Better?
With the advantage of hindsight, it’s clear that more creative strategies were needed. But they probably couldn’t have been passed.
Appeals Court Tosses Rahm Emanuel Off Chicago Ballot
The Illinois Appellate Court has tossed mayoral frontrunner Rahm Emanuel off the ballot, saying he didn’t meet residency requirements.
Public Service and Skin in the Game
Thomas Ricks laments that the combination of the all-volunteer military and lower top marginal rates mean that the wealthy have “checked out of America and moved into physical and mental gated communities.” To solve this problem, he proposed bringing back the draft.
Bush’s Apologia Should Not Be Accepted
Former Congressman Bob Barr argues that the right should not be so eager to rehabilitate George W. Bush. He’s right.
